johnnymac1969
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by johnnymac1969 on Mar 13, 2016 19:22:28 GMT -5
After a mere 4 months of rock tumbling, I made the plunge and purchased a single barrel Lot-O from The Rock Shed. I also purchased two additional barrels to have one exclusively for Stage 2, Stage 3 and Polish. And since they offer 20% off rough rocks with the purchase of a tumbler, I bought 25lbs of various rocks.
My wife is going to kill me.
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Post by spiceman on Mar 13, 2016 23:05:32 GMT -5
Well, that's not good, with the wife. So, I have the answer... You be a good liar and I will swear to anything you say. Also, she don't know me so blame it on me. God made friends so we can all get along.
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Post by spiceman on Mar 13, 2016 23:06:51 GMT -5
Well, that's not good, with the wife. So, I have the answer... You be a good liar and I will swear to anything you say. Also, she don't know me so blame it on me. God made friends so we can all get along.
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Intheswamp
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Post by Intheswamp on Mar 13, 2016 23:21:20 GMT -5
My wife is going to kill me. We've all gotta go one day....I call dibs on the Lot-O!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2016 0:49:00 GMT -5
Seems to me the title of this thread is inaccurate.
You are not considering anything.
Buddy, you DID IT ALREADY!
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Post by Jugglerguy on Mar 14, 2016 5:09:01 GMT -5
You could try to explain to her how much money you'll save on grit, but that's not going to work. It was nice knowing you.
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Post by Peruano on Mar 14, 2016 7:45:33 GMT -5
I used to say that I had less invested in rock equipment than my wife did in her piano, . . . and I used it more often. My statement is not true anymore. . . although I still use it more often than she plays. Both activities are really important in the winter and when either of us is frustrated or just needing to relax. So . . . buy your wife a piano. Tom
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2016 8:04:19 GMT -5
I used to say that I had less invested in rock equipment than my wife did in her piano, . . . and I used it more often. My statement is not true anymore. . . although I still use it more often than she plays. Both activities are really important in the winter and when either of us is frustrated or just needing to relax. So . . . buy your wife a piano. Tom Seems like this needs repeating. BUY YOUR WIFE A PIANO.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 14, 2016 8:38:20 GMT -5
Do you have kids? I bought a Lot O a month after I got the kids a Lortone for Christmas. I did this 'for the kids', of course. By the time she realizes what's up, it will be too late. I'll just have to slip them a few bucks to keep them interested a while.
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Post by Intheswamp on Mar 14, 2016 8:56:09 GMT -5
Ah, the young and naive....there's no statute of limitations in regards to being banished to the doghouse. Even ten years from now, they will find something out where you "erred" and suddenly the pot roast, mashed potatoes, and ladyfinger peas turn into rice cakes and lukewarm unsweetened tea. Not to mention that sweet, loving look from her turning into the stare you see in a cats eyes as it toys with a mouse that's about half-dead. Just sayin'.... Oh...and they *don't* forget!!!!!!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 14, 2016 9:43:36 GMT -5
Can I just declare quid pro quo? I'm not supposed to know of a couple purses and some boots that made it into the house. Besides, I went from a golf round every weekend to not one in months. Been too busy walking the creeks with the kids. That's got to count for something??? The real test is going to be when the 12 lb. rotary tumbler shows up.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Mar 14, 2016 11:15:36 GMT -5
Can I just declare quid pro quo? I'm not supposed to know of a couple purses and some boots that made it into the house. Besides, I went from a golf round every weekend to not one in months. Been too busy walking the creeks with the kids. That's got to count for something??? The real test is going to be when the 12 lb. rotary tumbler shows up. Walking with the kids vs. playing golf without them has to count for something. There will be a limit as to how far that takes you though.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Mar 14, 2016 11:17:28 GMT -5
Do you have kids? I bought a Lot O a month after I got the kids a Lortone for Christmas. I did this 'for the kids', of course. By the time she realizes what's up, it will be too late. I'll just have to slip them a few bucks to keep them interested a while. That's almost exactly how long I lasted after I bought the Christmas tumbler. The first load wasn't done and I realized I should have a Lot-O. I did ask for permission first though. I also waited until the following Christmas until I got my Lortone QT66.
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Post by manofglass on Mar 14, 2016 11:43:08 GMT -5
My wife always knows what I am buying I make her pay the shipping
Walt
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Post by Intheswamp on Mar 14, 2016 14:01:28 GMT -5
My wife always knows what I am buying I make her pay the shipping Walt Is that anything like making the Mexicans pay for the wall?
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johnnymac1969
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by johnnymac1969 on Mar 14, 2016 18:03:48 GMT -5
Do you have kids? I bought a Lot O a month after I got the kids a Lortone for Christmas. I did this 'for the kids', of course. By the time she realizes what's up, it will be too late. I'll just have to slip them a few bucks to keep them interested a while. I have an 8 year old daughter that has always loved rocks. I bought her a "toy" tumbler for Christmas and it was her favorite gift. After doing some research on tumbling, I returned the toy to Hobby Lobby, found a local rock shop and bought a Lortone. Then more barrels, then a copious amount of grit and polish, then a ton of rocks, then a Lot-O, more barrels and rocks. "Hi, my name is John and I'm an addict." And my daughter couldn't care less until they come out nice and shiny. At least I have a new hobby!
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johnnymac1969
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by johnnymac1969 on Mar 14, 2016 18:08:04 GMT -5
Ah, the young and naive....there's no statute of limitations in regards to being banished to the doghouse. Even ten years from now, they will find something out where you "erred" and suddenly the pot roast, mashed potatoes, and ladyfinger peas turn into rice cakes and lukewarm unsweetened tea. Not to mention that sweet, loving look from her turning into the stare you see in a cats eyes as it toys with a mouse that's about half-dead. Just sayin'.... Oh...and they *don't* forget!!!!!! Not so young and naive… been married over 20 years. We try not to be in the same room at the same time.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2016 18:51:20 GMT -5
My wife always knows what I am buying I make her pay the shipping Walt Is that anything like making the Mexicans pay for the wall? If the US govt got smart, they could legalize drugs, like laws did any good anyway. Then regulate and tax. The result is the taxes would pay for the wall in no time. And BILLIONS won't got to Mexico. Revenue lost is how they pay for it. I do not support a wall. But this method would pay for the wall and more, and Mexico pays by losing revenues pouring in.
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