How to get new electronics , and fish more

Problem:

you want new electronics for your boat but its just getting more and more expensive. Wife may not like the idea. Plus you need more time for fishing

Here's the plan. (Follow precisely)

Day 1. Start complaining about your current setup.
Just pretend to be a little angry about it.

Day 2. Mention you saw some great deals for "middle of the road " electronics at ..........
IMPORTANT! Keep a close eye on her. Little reactions are very important here.
(Eye rolling, sighing, a 5 seconds pause with no movement) EVALUATE SITUATION!

Day 3. VERY CRITICAL DAY, GET IT RIGHT!
You tell her you understand why she might think buying boat stuff is a bad idea. Blah blah blah....

Say this," Honey, i figured out how to get what I need and not cost us much".
How? "By selling off a lot of tools and stuff i don't need anymore."

THIS IS THE CRITICAL MOMENT

Try and avoid specifics. "Just stuff that's sitting around " . Now.. Get the heck out of the room!

Day 4.
Order EVERYTHING you want. Get it all at once.

Put every darned hammer, nail, drywall tool, weed eater, shovel, pic, rake, drill, router, tablesaw, bandsaw, planer, Everything you never want to use again on Facebook marketplace.
AND MOW THE YARD TODAY!

Day 5. Put that mower on Ebay, Craigslist, something and sell it when the wife is away for a few hours.

Day 6. Electronics arrives, Hide It!

Day 7-12 , Wait!!!! Don't do anything. Wait

Day 13. Hire a lawn service. Get ready to spring the trap!
"Why do we need a lawn service???" she says.
"I sold the mower" blah blah blah.....
" How much do they charge "
"$70 a week" you say.

CRITICAL MOMENT!

"That's way too much " she says.
You, "well i can go get a brand new John Deere for thousands or we can just try it for a while "
" Remember you agreed i should sell off all the stuff laying around the garage " . She's mad but.....

Day 14. Install your brand new , latest electronics, and you have more time for fishing! NO MOWER.

Day 15. Apologize for your lack of communication skills. Make dinner, vacuum the house, wash cars.

YOU PULLED IT OFF!!!

CONGRATULATIONS





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Your trying to get a bunch of us killed, is all I can figure. I'm working on the motive.

Murder- he wrote!

Good luck Brett! I have been trying this for a long time. I have waited over three years to get a new depth finder for Christmas from the wife. I have that yard service you are talking about and no tools. I have two sons to take them free. I have been chancing the lottery every once in a while. Just playing for the small amounts hoping not to hit it big because I know I'll not get anything then. Your plan sounds good for a younger fellow who can handle bruises. Being the Marine that you are I hope the wife can't out maneuver you without you buying her a new car! :highfive

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Originally Posted by BigDawgg

Good luck Brett! I have been trying this for a long time. I have waited over three years to get a new depth finder for Christmas from the wife. I have that yard service you are talking about and no tools. I have two sons to take them free. I have been chancing the lottery every once in a while. Just playing for the small amounts hoping not to hit it big because I know I'll not get anything then. Your plan sounds good for a younger fellow who can handle bruises. Being the Marine that you are I hope the wife can't out maneuver you without you buying her a new car! :highfive

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Dawgg
You're all out of powder.
I wish i could have posted this sooner.

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That might work for new electronics but I need a new motor to replace my old "64 Evinrude 9.5 that never starts when it's below 60 degrees! Wife says we gotta pay off the house before I get a new $3000 outboard! Geez. Good luck out there guys! :witching

Boy you guys got it hard if you had just trained them right then all you would had to do is just order what you want and not worry about going through all that baloney.

just do what they do. Look honey, I bought this new livescope for my boat. It only cost $4500. Pause.pause. Wait for smoke. Then say, I only paid $2500. Look I saved $2000, lets go out tonight since we saved so much.

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Originally Posted by happycaster58

That might work for new electronics but I need a new motor to replace my old "64 Evinrude 9.5 that never starts when it's below 60 degrees! Wife says we gotta pay off the house before I get a new $3000 outboard! Geez. Good luck out there guys! :witching

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Dear HC58,
I'm glad you reached out to me. Im going to develop a plan for you.

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Originally Posted by sinkermaker

Boy you guys got it hard if you had just trained them right then all you would had to do is just order what you want and not worry about going through all that baloney.

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Some men are not able to pull the reins on the horse!

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Originally Posted by Lloakley930

just do what they do. Look honey, I bought this new livescope for my boat. It only cost $4500. Pause.pause. Wait for smoke. Then say, I only paid $2500. Look I saved $2000, lets go out tonight since we saved so much.

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Excellent!! Or suggest we put the savings in the bank!

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I have a better plan, been using it for 35 years. We have separate savings and checking accounts. She doesn’t care what I spend as long as the bills are paid. Never an argument over money. Works for me!!


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Originally Posted by tackleboat

I have a better plan, been using it for 35 years. We have separate savings and checking accounts. She doesn’t care what I spend as long as the bills are paid. Never an argument over money. Works for me!!


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That works for us also. Been married to same lady 52 years.

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Brett, you are so right! I am out of powder. My wife is retired Military also! So every curve I give her she has two to throw back. Married 30 years and hope to stay for a few more. I will get a new depth finder but it will be when I find the money and not her! She said so!:Rofl Brett, I also, thought of how you got your son in law school and graduated. Maybe he can pay you back a little and get you what you want for electronics. I'm sure he loves you and wants to take care of Daddy! Jumping Jacks Icon

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Originally Posted by BigDawgg

Brett, you are so right! I am out of powder. My wife is retired Military also! So every curve I give her she has two to throw back. Married 30 years and hope to stay for a few more. I will get a new depth finder but it will be when I find the money and not her! She said so!:Rofl Brett, I also, thought of how you got your son in law school and graduated. Maybe he can pay you back a little and get you what you want for electronics. I'm sure he loves you and wants to take care of Daddy! Jumping Jacks Icon

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He's looking for a job now. NO HELP

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Sorry! You got rich relatives you might can borrow a dollar or two from? I can help you with donations from the recycle center, you could sale old tv's, crutches, used lumber for a few bucks until you get what you need!:scratchhead

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Originally Posted by BigDawgg

Sorry! You got rich relatives you might can borrow a dollar or two from? I can help you with donations from the recycle center, you could sale old tv's, crutches, used lumber for a few bucks until you get what you need!:scratchhead

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Sounds good

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I'll hook you up on some deals to hold in your barn until you can dispose of them for cash! :biggrin

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Originally Posted by BigDawgg

I'll hook you up on some deals to hold in your barn until you can dispose of them for cash! :biggrin

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I bet you're getting rich off other people's trash!

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Not rich at all. If I had a dollar for every good thing I saw going to the landfill, then I could buy you some electronics and everyone else on the SC C.C board. If it's given to me then I can pass the treasure to you and you can sell it! Not Me! nonono
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Originally Posted by BigDawgg

Not rich at all. If I had a dollar for every good thing I saw going to the landfill, then I could buy you some electronics and everyone else on the SC C.C board. If it's given to me then I can pass the treasure to you and you can sell it! Not Me! nonono
:biggrin

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Dawgg
Ive seen your rig.
High end!!

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You are so nice to me Brett! Thank you :biggrin