I use "it is a busted one that is broken internally, got it for $200 down from $2000. I can fix it up, what a bargain" .... chix dig sales.

U just have to go to the shed / garage and dribble some solvent like acetone on the floor each evening so it smells ..... (1) she will think you're actually fixing it and (2) won't go in there cos it smells bad

Look Darl! Babe! Pet

I bought a fin and got a free sailboard with it!

Board bag...old board bag?

keep it out of sight for a while, then when eventually asked about it, "oh I've had that for month's"

or

"it came free with when I bought the fin"

kato said...

Its your new camera platform there fore its a "tax deduction" not a "cost"
What did you buy Mick?

Hi Kato,
I got another Super xcite- 130 litre, a few seasons old..No wait...at least that's what it says on the board...I'm not too sure as I didn't even realise that they threw in a board for free with every fin purchase.

have been using the same ol board bay many yrs


have heard of some , going to the extent of rotating sails but keepin the same sail bags

I am sure that when I bought the fin, it came with a board AND at least 20 knots of wind.....I think I've been ripped off........

The best advice I can give you is to make sure that she does not read this forum, as my adorable much better looking forgiving other half does.

Other than that put old foot straps on it as new ones are always a dead give away.

I did this last year. Didn't say anything till one day, a few months after the purchase, my wife asked me why there were two boards in the van. I told her I got a good deal on it, which I did. It didn't really help much. Since then she has started windsurfing and its much easier to justify purchases.

ok, i feel i can talk with some authority on this one.

i have tried them all.

a quick list.

1. it's a proto that i've been given to test
2. i designed the graphics on it and wanted to take it for a spin.
3. i didn't pay for it, it's just a loaner
4. i was getting another board repaired and borrowed this one in case it's windy

5. stick it in a board bag
6. stick it in a board bag
7. stick it in a board bag


with sails i just get all the same graphic. they all look the same

of course i do come clean about these purchases. but i've tried it all on.

the wife can spot a new piece of kit just walking past the garage with the door closed.

edit*** my wife said to tell you all of your attempts are in vain as the wife always knows what's going on with the finances.

It IS a fin.

I once kept a new motorbike a secret from the missus. It was in the shed for a month untill she needed some garden stuff, then 'whos motorbike is that', ummm.... And they say 'I wouldnt care if ya just told me' now ya in the **** for lying too!

Tell her she is entitled to spend 3 times as much on a boob job...

This is how I justify new kit...."Honey, what do you mean I wasted money on a new board, let's have a look in the wardrobe shall we....."
I spend say $2500 on a new kit each year, which brings me unlimited joy....gets sailed till its destroyed and needs to be replaced....Yet every time we go out, the one that's concerned with the finances need a new dress, top, pants or whatever...then there has to be new shoes, bag and accessories...then we have to go and get the hair done...$200-$300 later we can go out. And this stuff is lucky if it ever sees the light of day again.
I can buy new kit whenever i want.

MikeyS said...

Just tell her that if you weren't able to go sailing, you'd have to hassle her for sex more often.

That might result in her selling all your boards!