Thread: How do you hide how much you've just spent on drum stuff?

Quote: Originally Posted by zambizzi I put on something really sexy...a lacy, frilly number...leaving nothing to the imagination. I saunter into the room (with bedroom eyes, naturally). Do a little seductive dance to some sensual music. She gets so freaked out she practically throws the credit cards at me as she flees the room, screaming and crying. Whooohooo, I'm thinking a bit of latent frustration there! Great, she's out...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ekim Tell your wife loud and proud: Yeah, DAMN STRAIGHT I bought it! Now go make me a sandwich! Smacking her arse as she walks to the kitchen only makes it sweeter. I'm old and weak! I have had a mild stroke, I suffer from arthritis, and I have no testosterone left in my body! My wife is a middle aged menopausal woman who is now twice my size. I would be dead if I did that! I'll have to wait a few years...

LOL! But Bob, if your wife has enough osteo for you to get away with it she won't be able to make the sandwich. Sadly, you are destined to never experience Ekim's Swartzenegger fantasy. My suggestion to try to cultivate hope, even if it is forlorn :)

Quote: Originally Posted by Ainulindale i come home to dinner every night and hugs from my kids and i just could'nt put a price on that :-) How true! I'm hearing about a Halloween party last night and we are getting ready for another one tonight. Dentist next week! GJS

Quote: Originally Posted by bobdadruma I'm old and weak! I have had a mild stroke, I suffer from arthritis, and I have no testosterone left in my body! My wife is a middle aged menopausal woman who is now twice my size. I would be dead if I did that! I'll have to wait a few years until she has osteoporosis before I attempt anything like that! Bob!!!!!!!lol!!!!. My wife & I are still rolling on the floor reading this. Thanks,...

Quote: Originally Posted by wy yung *Note to self. Learned something about Stoney today. ;-) Oh dear. Time for bed I think! haha

Quote: Originally Posted by Pollyanna It could be a matter of growing apart (the partner was keen on the music early on but hoped he would "grow out of it" and assume adult responsibilities sans "the distraction"). I suspect some of the drummers' spouses referred to in this thread see their partner's drumming as a childish, whimsical thing that he shouldn't have gotten over long ago. Some...

Polly you could end your singledom with an airline ticket to beautiful Bucks County PA

Quote: Originally Posted by Skulmoski Yeah, google Manolo Blahnik alligator boots. Don't know if that's full retail, but still. Gretsh USA Customs seem a bargain! GJS Hey a DW or sonor 5 star IS a bargain at that rate! I agree that with drums you do get a lot for your money compared to some stuff we buy. I remember i bought a paiste 2002 for £134 (come on, that's not a deal to be passed up is it?) and people were just like...

Just be glad you are not trying to hide your new saxophone.