Thread: JUST HAD MY REAR END CHEWED OUT

Originally Posted by BigJim

Yeah, I just pulled a spread from e-bay along with an amazon purchase AND some new tools for razor restorations. All of this was precipitated by the discovery of a rebate check from a Christmas gift (the gift was for me, ergo the rebate was also for me). However, I well exceeded the amount on the rebate check. The tools were justified as useful for far more than just razor stuff (true...mothers day gift has already been crafted thanks to these); the amazon purchase was so that I could get free shipping on an order for work (though I had to get one more soap b/c it came with a travel case and I'll be on the road in a couple weeks); the ebay purchases were "watch list" items I couldn't resist after finding out I had money to play with and could therefore allow myself to look at razors online.

The counter to my expenditures she's gotten lots of fabric for crafts around the house (curtains, easter clothes, etc.) and she's getting new clothes now as all her maternity clothes no longer fit (PTL) and she needed some new clothes before she got pregnant.

Still, I'm trying to think if there's a good place I could secret my razor purchases away in an underground railroad type fashion! That which hits the fan may yet strike here!

Peace,

Hmmm maternity clothes...

This tells me that you have a priority shift around the corner.
The good news is that good razors last and last...

Sounds like life is good. Have fun and enjoy.

Originally Posted by LoriB

I'm glad I'm not as mean as some of the wives in this thread. If I was I would be an ex by now. My husband collected books before we got married. I had no delusions about what his first love was. All I ask is that he leave enough room in the house for me. I refuse to sleep outside with the cats.

Now if I could just get him started wet shaving...

Lori

Dont get me wrong my SWMBO is not mean at all she just doesnt like me spending that much $ on what she calls toys lol. Now only if i can get her into SR's it will no longer be toys lol

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Hmmm maternity clothes...

This tells me that you have a priority shift around the corner.
The good news is that good razors last and last...

Sounds like life is good. Have fun and enjoy.

Yep...little guy's just a week old (10 days today). If I hadn't gotten a rebate check back those purchases would have been diapers instead of razor goods! I'm making the best use of him as I can though...see here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/conte...-public-5.html (page five). I figured the odds of there being another crazy opportunity for me to lather in public were pretty slim, and since he would be absorbing pretty much any razor money in the future maybe he could help me get him a razor.

My wife's great btw. Love her to death, and she's into scales too. "All those black and white razors are boring. You should find ones that look cool too." And I'm all for that of course...but all is subsequent (as it should be) to buying diapers, feeding kids, and even feeding ourselves! If we just didn't have to eat, or pay bills we could have a lot more fun.

Originally Posted by LoriB

I'm glad I'm not as mean as some of the wives in this thread. If I was I would be an ex by now. My husband collected books before we got married. I had no delusions about what his first love was. All I ask is that he leave enough room in the house for me. I refuse to sleep outside with the cats.

Now if I could just get him started wet shaving...

Lori

Have you sent him to a good Barber for a traditional hot towel shave. I have yet to meet someone that does not love that treatment

I'm lucky enough to have a wife with a rather expensive taste in shoes and handbags.
For every Louis Vuitton bag or Loboutin shoe that enters this house, I can buy a lifetime's supply of shaving gear!
My biggest problem with the Mrs. is the alteration to the bathroom, as all my gear needs a place of its own.
Strops apparently doesn't look as good to her as they do to me

I would not say my wife is mean either. it is a matter of priorities. The shaving gear I want V.S. New Reebook Goalie equipment for youngest daughter, new roof for House, Remodel of Bathroom, Hockey registration and REP fees...... that and a lack of understanding why 2 razors are not enough, I can only use 1 at a time....

The list can be pretty long and I have tried to get my wife addicted to something so that I can justify my expenses but she just does not bite. She is just a little to practical for my own good.

Yeah, I don't know what to tell you guys on this one. Except maybe explain from the start that you're prone to being drawn to expensive hobbies. I've had some odd hobbies in the past, and not all of them have stuck with me. Straight shaving will be around for a while with me. As will hunting / shooting / reloading. They're all REAL expensive hobbies, especially since I'm prone to acquisition disorders (right now fighting a serious case of Rifle Acquisition Disorder...I need a safe before I add to the arsenal though). When I find the next girl, she'll know from the beginning that I'm prone to rash purchases for "large" sums of money to support my hobbies.

Hell, start collecting guns and/or knives - that's what I've done; hence Momma Bear ain't got no complaints - no way, no how. God love Redheads!

I want guns and stuff she wont let me get one since we have lil kids in the house.

Update: I got a gorgeous Boker I believe has NEVER been used in the mail today. I was excited, but when my wife saw the condition of the box, the original instruction sheet and the incredible (though imperfect) condition of the razor she was pretty excited too! One thing that works for me is she's a history buff, so vintage razors can work for her too.

I'll be posting pics tonight.