Appeasing the significant other - a library

Texxaco said:
@JOG Oh my, “T6 Stealth upgrade guide” I am in on this one.
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The guide would need to be broken down into sections so that content curated can be filed accordingly. The scale could run from “Previously discussed and agreed activity”, though “Plausible Deniability”, “Covert Operations”, “Foolhardy / Brace”, “Outright Lie / Fake it till you make it” and “Scorched Earth / Divorce”!
 
JOG said:
The guide would need to be broken down into sections so that content curated can be filed accordingly. The scale could run from “Previously discussed and agreed activity”, though “Plausible Deniability”, “Covert Operations”, “Foolhardy / Brace”, “Outright Lie / Fake it till you make it” and “Scorched Earth / Divorce”!
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Proper indexing and cataloguing will be critical if it is to be used as a Quick Reference Guide (to be used under high pressure situations) as well as a slower study Encyclopaedia
 
Mysticboer said:
Every VW T4/5/6 owner will know that buying and paying for your beloved van is a much more fluid concept than the traditional model of vehicle ownership would dictate.

This inevitably leads to potential conflict situations in households of proud and well-meaning VW van owners across our global network, particularly when resource consumption and financial decision making is perceived as ‘hair brained’ and borderline irresponsible by the ‘unenlightened’, sometimes necessitating justification and explanation that leans towards the creative.

The purpose of this thread is to establish a definitive library of explanations, coping mechanisms, creative arguments, tales, and justifications that could serve as a resource for van ‘investors’ old and new when explaining the latest ‘brain dead purchase’ to their significant other in the quest for the elusive perfect van...

The considered contributions of my fellow members would be most gratefully received and freely shared in this thread...
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Before commenting on the purpose if this thread, I would just like to say how articulately written it is, as it could have just been, 'How'd you keep the Mrs happy when spending yer wedge on van stuff'.
 
.50 said:
Before commenting on the purpose if this thread, I would just like to say how articulately written it is, as it could have just been, 'How'd you keep the Mrs happy when spending yer wedge on van stuff'.
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Ah thanks for the compliment @.50
 
Mysticboer said:
Proper indexing and cataloguing will be critical if it is to be used as a Quick Reference Guide (to be used under high pressure situations) as well as a slower study Encyclopaedia
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Indeed, perhaps a credit-card sized Quick Reference Guide? Oh, the irony!
 
andys said:
The equivalent of the “no I’ve had that dress for ages” once it’s reached the wardrobe. Just be aware that the significant other has been pulling this trick for years :D
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A timely and appropriate word of warning from @andys not to naively underestimate the skill sets of the opposition...
 
The Art of Persuasion....it’s getting near Xmas and one of our grandchildren has a bike that’s now too small....step in Santagran Claus...new bike on its way ..so I shell out £399......
Darling my tyres need changing and the wheels would look nicer in sliver ( £1400ish) Ok .....result ;)

and being frugal I traded his old bike in for £50... Bargain :thumbsup:
 
VanDamMan said:
The Art of Persuasion....it’s getting near Xmas and one of our grandchildren has a bike that’s now too small....step in Santagran Claus...new bike on its way ..so I shell out £399......
Darling my tyres need changing and the wheels would look nicer in sliver ( £1400ish) Ok .....result ;)

and being frugal I traded his old bike in for £50... Bargain :thumbsup:
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So many lessons/chapters here:
  • Picking your battles
  • Knowing when to strike
  • Bonus concealment
Excellent!
 
Kind of Blue said:
I hope that all the various Top Managements do not conspire to read this thread or you guys are in so much HOT WATER!:devil::devil::devil:

:devil:You better start Grovelling NOW!:devil:
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Honesty the best policy and a bit of skulduggery......Wife works in a boat yard ...her business partner has trade account with TPS...
the wheels I want are cheaper with his discount than I can buy....so she offers to buy...I save money...we are all happy...
Play to your strengths.......take Black Friday as example ....offers of 20% discount... You sell the idea of saving money .....and you sell the idea that if you buy it now it would be cheaper pre-brexit and that post -brexit costs may rise ...it does work:inlove::inlove:
 
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