Just to add my 2 cents worth on this thread. My wife had no problem with
the second 56 I brought home this summer even though I have yet to make the
time to really get moving on the first one. For me it was simple just
promise to let her run the Savoy down at Raceway Park whenever she wants.
Now maybe she will come with me on the nights that I run my bike. She also
enjoys car shows with me and the kids and looks forward to showing off the
Dodge when we get it presentable as well.
Scott
>From: Daniel Davids <ddavids@SEANET.COM>
>Reply-To: Daniel Davids <ddavids@SEANET.COM>
>To: L-FORWARDLOOK@lists.psu.edu
>Subject: Re: [FWDLK] not all women are empty-headed bimbos
>Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 15:51:38 -0800
>
>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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