Thread: Wife says I have a problem . . .

You don't have a problem, you have a hobby.

The best thing I ever did was become objective in my choice of razor. I still buy razors I know I won't keep, because I think I can make them shavers and sell or trade them.

I had planned from the off to get a 7 day set together, and I'm not there yet - not by a long way.

I really feel for you guys. CarrieM knows I have a problem with my *ADs but I am allowed to have those problems. She even helps in finding stuff in shops, markets and online. There are times when she mentions that the budget for my *ADs is getting low and that is great to know... at times. Carrie has learned what is a good buy or exceptional find and offers to stretched the budget in those rare instances. When she is hunting for straights she looks for the exceptional price that may need work but can be brought back to life. I suspect that she is hoping that the project straights keep me busy and away from the hunt. She is correct in that I can't leave a project razor in waiting but she didn't realize how strong my drive is to complete them. Carrie is a very special lady and I am very happy she is part of my life! Thank you CarrieM

And then you have wives like me, who if not encouraging RAD, isn't helping by saying "Let's go antique store hopping" And then wonder why there is always just one more razor/hone/soap that the hubby really just "has to have"

My wife is just pleased that I've started collecting these, and it distracts me from collecting old British & European motorcycles and assorted parts. She complains much less about the 50 or so razors lying around than she does the 7 bikes in the garage.

I've always received my care packages at the office. I'll never forget the look on the office mail guy's face when he delivered a Norton gas tank to my desk.

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and thats only Some of the stuff ive got since i joined a couple weeks ago.
id say ive spent 500 or more.ive got alteast 100$ more in soaps and aftershaves now.
better than other habits i suppose.
luckily im single so i dont have any one complaining

I have three things that have helped me and help keep peace around the homestead:

1. I traded one hobby for another. I used to be a Coffeegeek, sold my equipment and used the money to have a great time spending and buying more than I needed in razor related stuff.
2. When the money ran out I sold virtually all my old vinyl records on the bay after being realistic about how they didn't mean as much to me as they used to and my musical tastes had since changed. Amazing what some would pay for albums.
3. When that money ran out , well this can be a self supporting hobby. Finding vintage razors and related items and selling those you don't want to keep on Ebay can replenish the Paypal account.

The problem is, the longer I'm in this hobby the faster that Paypal account gets depleted!

Chris L

...I have to (reluctantly) agree with your wife. You do have a very serious problem...

You don't have enough razors!!!!!!

When I am questioned about this by my dearie, my assistant, my friends, family, etc., I have found that some variation of the following statement works wonderfully:

"I am at an age when most men go through a midlife crisis. Some of them buy Harleys, or Porsches. Some give up "the rat race" and neglect their financial obligations to those who depend on them in pursuit of novelty. Many have an affair. I have discovered something that, even if I indulge myself with it for the rest of my life, will never cost as much as a car, does not have any significant effect on my family's happiness, and betrays or saddens no one."

Said with a smile, I have yet to receive any further inquiries or cautions by anyone who has brought this up.

Enjoy!

If your wife thinks that 6 razors signifies a problem, then you really have a problem!

Originally Posted by pcb01

When I am questioned about this by my dearie, my assistant, my friends, family, etc., I have found that some variation of the following statement works wonderfully:

"I am at an age when most men go through a midlife crisis. Some of them buy Harleys, or Porsches. Some give up "the rat race" and neglect their financial obligations to those who depend on them in pursuit of novelty. Many have an affair. I have discovered something that, even if I indulge myself with it for the rest of my life, will never cost as much as a car, does not have any significant effect on my family's happiness, and betrays or saddens no one."

Said with a smile, I have yet to receive any further inquiries or cautions by anyone who has brought this up.

Enjoy!

This is the best answer I've read. No good, I guess if you're not at least 40, but... luckily I qualify. This answer has the added virtue of being totally true!

s.

To quote from the Godfather III (the only worthwhile quote): "This is the price you pay you for the life you choose."