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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Try to get the wife to let me get a bike. Any tips?
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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If you have the $ & it doesn't put any financial stress on your family & young children are not an issue then just go out & bring one home.
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Rich 01
Try to get the wife to let me get a bike. Any tips?
Threaten to 'cut her off' in the bedroom..that should bring her to her senses!!!...or maybe she will dye laughing and you buy the bike with the insurance money..its a win win situation....
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Whats her argument against one ???
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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I just kept making 'subtle' hints for about 15 years. She finally said OK. Of course she won't ride nor will she let me take my kids for a ride, but at least my knees are in the breeze
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Grow a pair and just ask Worst she can say is no, then when she says no go out and get one anyway...who wears the pants? LoL
 
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I just said I gave up the old bike 18 years ago for her and the kids. I am turning 50 and now its my turn to get what I want. Oh and the word "please" was used a few times too!!
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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just tell her your getting one and ignore her when shecomplains about it. Worked for me.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by danielo
Whats her argument against one ???
Ohh there dangerous. She is a nurse so you can see where thats going.
 



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