To all,
I apologize to anyone for anything I said that may have hurt someone's
feelings! I was only trying to add some humor to the "thread" about the
DeSoto. I believe a sense of humor can help all of us through many
things, including major purchases as well as marriage!
Duane, I hope you and your wife get the DeSoto, and you both love it!
I can't afford a Viper, I like finned cars, some SUVs, big trucks, fast
motorcycles, mello mufflers, and yes, even John Deere tractors, but I
can't stand MacDonalds, and who cares! I do enjoy Forwardlook and all
it has to offer.
Once again, Sorry, John in WI
Daniel Davids wrote:
>
> Jewelry, antiques, washing machines? Get real!
> Some of you guys are certainly chauvinists.
> My wife has a good enough head on her shoulders not to respond to that sort
> of nonsense. Regarding my old cars (over 30, at last count), here's what she
> *does* respond to:
>
> 1) The notion that restoring/collecting old cars is (at least for me) about
> historic preservation, not unlike old buildings or artwork, or whatever.
>
> 2) The concept that the various daily drivers that spend time in our hands
> are consistent with conservation, both in terms of the environment and
> social responsibility. How often does anyone really need to buy a new car,
> after all? Her driver is a 93 Saturn, and we do NOT own a ridiculous SUV,
> jacked up pickup truck, or Lexus-like luxoboat. I can afford a Viper, but I
> drive a 64 Dart.
>
> 3) Having a place to properly store the cars and parts. Either on-site or
> off, it doesn't matter. The point is to keep the parts cars out of the front
> yard. Frankly, I appreciate this myself.
>
> 4) Separating the collection/restoration effort from the normal household
> finances. Having a separate checking account is all that it takes. This also
> provides the benefit of better monitoring of just how much your enterprise
> is costing. My accountant, CFP and banker all appreciate it, too.
>
> 5) Knowing what "the plan" is for the cars. Given the march of time, what is
> your ultimate plan for disposing of the cars when the time comes?
>
> My wife saw the thread on this topic and was notably offended.
> I would simply suggest communicating to your significant other the real
> reasons you're involved with old cars. Spend some time figuring it out for
> yourself first, if you haven't done so already. This will do everyone
> involved a whole lot more good than trying to manipulate with superficial
> trinkets. It can even come full circle, when your wife becomes your best PR
> person, explaining and furthering your work among her friends and
> acquaintances. I regularly get good leads through my wife's networking. And
> if I kick the bucket unexpectedly, she'll be a lot better equipped to see
> that the cars find good homes, because she will actually know something
> about them. Being supported, and not ridiculed, is worth way more than
> jewelry can ever buy. Isn't that what a marriage partnership is about?
>
> D Davids
> Seattle
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