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2010/10/16 15:48:17
Subject: So how do I convince my wife we need this?
Hand her a copy of Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre, ask her after she reads some of the most brilliant prose ever written. That might work.
Otherwise, bribe her with flowers/jewelry/chocolate. That's what I do!
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2010/10/16 16:09:19
Subject: Re:So how do I convince my wife we need this?
Follow her around the house meowing. The higher and longer the mraw, the quicker she will cave. It landed me a $150 Dark Eldar Preorder after 45 minutes, thought I did have a clawed cat thrown at me....
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2010/10/16 16:18:18
Subject: Re:So how do I convince my wife we need this?
That easy, you make sure that when you get with a lady that you make sure that they understand that you still play with toys. My future wife understand that i love my hobby, but there are time when she threaten to throw all of ,my models in the oven
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2010/10/16 16:20:50
Subject: So how do I convince my wife we need this?
If any argument occurs it will be moot, you still have your shiny new man dolly, case closed.
As a subtle variation on that approach, the technique I favour is to buy it, hide it for several months, then casually leave it lying around or something.
"Darling, is that something new you've bought?"
"No dear, I've had it for ages, I just thought I would get it out for a look."
This works well with wives wanting no knowledge in manly pursuits like toy soldiers, fantasy RPGs, and photography, so long as you do already have piles of inexplicable crap stashed away.
Don't persuade her - tell her you're getting it. Better yet, make her buy it or you so that she knows who the boss is.
*Note - I tell you to do this because if I said that to my wife she would do unspeakable things to me - and not in a good way. I would recommend removing all sharp objects and firearms from the immediate vicinity before the conversation*
2010/10/16 20:17:15
Subject: So how do I convince my wife we need this?
Tell her its a better hobby than throwing your dollar bills at 19 year old girls at the local 'Gentlemans Club.'
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2010/10/16 20:18:17
Subject: So how do I convince my wife we need this?
@KK: Just did that with a Rhino and a Razorback. "Don't you remember, dear, all those nice models you got me last Christmas?" Rather than risk having me explain what I got for Christmas (she was bored enough hearing me explain what I wanted before Christmas), she accepts the dodge and we go about our merry way. The new Firestorm Armada stuff was trickier . . .
As a subtle variation on that approach, the technique I favour is to buy it, hide it for several months, then casually leave it lying around or something.
"Darling, is that something new you've bought?"
"No dear, I've had it for ages, I just thought I would get it out for a look."
This works well with wives wanting no knowledge in manly pursuits like toy soldiers, fantasy RPGs, and photography, so long as you do already have piles of inexplicable crap stashed away.
Which I know you do...
a strategy i have opted for on a very unconcious way and it works to a certain degree all the time., if i don´t over do it^^
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I do like Kilkrazy said, buy it and hide it up in the loft. Its what I did with £162 worth of tanks. Pop one down every so often and she will be none the wiser.
Or there the high risk/high gain strategy;
Show her the clearly awesome nature of the product, explain how it will improve both of your lives and then point out that you never seek her permission when she buys $40 of cleaning products or a new ironing board. She will of course see reason at this point and hand you her credit card.
Its bound to work, so if you could just try this for me and let us all know how that went, then that would be splendid.
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2010/10/16 22:00:55
Subject: Re:So how do I convince my wife we need this?
notprop wrote:I do like Kilkrazy said, buy it and hide it up in the loft. Its what I did with £162 worth of tanks. Pop one down every so often and she will be none the wiser.
Or there the high risk/high gain strategy;
Show her the clearly awesome nature of the product, explain how it will improve both of your lives and then point out that she never seeks your permission when she buys $150 of shoes or a new outfit. She will of course see reason at this point and hand you her credit card.
Its bound to work, so if you could just try this for me and let us all know how that went, then that would be splendid.
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notprop wrote:point out that you never seek her permission when she buys $40 of cleaning products or a new ironing board.
Guaranteed to work! And if she's still mad, buy her some groceries!
Hmmm, sounds expensive?
If she was angry I would just point out that her staying at home to look after the kids is a priviledge and could easily be reversed if she has time to moan about toy soldiers. Then point out a dirty mark on the carpet.
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2010/10/16 22:25:20
Subject: So how do I convince my wife we need this?
Show her the clearly awesome nature of the product, explain how it will improve both of your lives and then point out that you never seek her permission when she buys $40 of cleaning products or a new ironing board. She will of course see reason at this point and hand you her credit card.
Its bound to work, so if you could just try this for me and let us all know how that went, then that would be splendid.
yeah, uh, she said if I ever tried that my armies are going out the window.
2010/10/16 23:24:05
Subject: Re:So how do I convince my wife we need this?
MikZor wrote:
We can't help that american D&D is pretty much daily life for us (Aussies)
Walking to shops, "i'll take a short cut through this bush", random encounter! Lizard with no legs.....
I kid Since i avoid bushlands that is But we're not that bad... are we?
2010/10/16 23:52:51
Subject: Re:So how do I convince my wife we need this?
Buy it. If she complains, tell her to get back in the kitchen where she belongs.
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I'm also amazed that someone as funny as Kyoto is married. Usually the married gamers are morose grumblers who hate life.
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