Super User Teal Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 That's right guys. The Bait Monkey has struck again. But this time I was slick..or so I thought. Durring the "25 days of Christmas sale" at TW I got a little carried away...I spent 587.78 and put it on my credit card. I never use it and I always have packages sent to my office..so what's the big deal...right? Wrong because bait monkey got me again a few days before christmas, this time for 320.08. Well here's where it gets good. The wife took her lunch break at the house today and checked the mail...yup. She waited till I got home and blasted me...and she is starting to recover...until the bill for the 320 comes in the mail. Lmao!! Then she asks if I bought her another thing from TW..and I was like...ugh... I showed her the 7'7 Cumara punch rod (99 bucks...what a steal). She didn't buy it. So... I guess I'll get some fishing done this weekend while I'm in the doghouse. Dang ill bait monkey.. 5 Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 4, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2013 I think I'm going to call Capitol one and ask them to send the next bill (320) to my office...lol Quote
BassnChris Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I will remain 'mum' on that subject. But rest in the knowledge, you had it extremely mild compared to my 'outbreak' of the holiday bait monkey. Quote
Aluma-Bass Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 tell me bout it...its hard sneaking a 7ft rod tube in the house with TW logos all over it.... 2 Quote
tnriverluver Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I am so glad my wife almost never gets home from work and the Gym until after 7PM. Plenty of time usually for the UPS man to deliver and me to stash my latest purchases. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 4, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2013 Not so mild... She's ticked because not only did I not tell her, but I spent at least that much back in September on what i called a "re-stock". Lol. And 75 dollars in October taking the boat for its yearly doctors visit. Ready for prespawn at least then ill be too busy fishing to shop. Quote
papajoe222 Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 When it comes to my lost battles with the bait monkey, I live by the motto; It's much easier to ask for forgivness than i is to ask for permission. Time spent in the dog house increases tenfold when permission is denied and that monkey tricks you into buying something anyway. Another tactic I use is to sell an item for more than I paid for it and use that money to buy my new toy. Of course, 'selling' can mean any number of different things in my vocabulary. Quote
Bigbarge50 Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 just remember that a coach bag costs a ton too..... so when she does not understand why we need a new reel that looks like all others, we can remind them that we might not understand why a bag is hundreds of dollars more than then something that looks exactly the same...... Then again..... maybe just show up with flowers and keep quiet haha 1 Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 My wife and I have an understanding and agreement. When I start making less than I spend on it, in total, it curbs. If I don't at least break even on an annual basis, it's been a bad year. 1 Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 A successful marriage is a two way street. If you share the same income, there should be no secrets from each other when it comes to spending the family's money. On the other hand, if having ensured that the needs of the family are taken care of, there is no reason why you or she shouldn't exercise a little discretionary spending. But, never keep it a secret from your spouse. I never ask for permission to buy something, but I always tell her what I bought, and how much I spent. That formula seems to work for my bride and me. We've been married for forty-three years. 5 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 I am always funding my new stuff with sales of my old stuff. That helps a little, for one it keeps the accumulation of "stuff" that I don't use down, and if it's out of sight with her, it's out of mind. And, much like a little kid with an allowance, I keep a little of my paycheck every week off to the side and buy stuff with that, so what if I have to save for a two or three weeks for a new rod, reel, or longer for more expensive stuff.That way there are no bills to worry about paying, the kids are clothed and fed, and I don't have to take money out of our joint savings to buy toys. I am not big on buying "wants" on credit and prefer to keep the cards clean and paid down incase the washing machine, or what not craps the bed at the worst time. When I am not doing things that way, it's just little stuff here and there, like a couple crankbait, or bags of plastics, etc.. when we are at the mall and I run into Dicks, Gander Mtn, or Wal mart. She allows me to fish pretty much when ever I want, so the least I can do is not bankrupt us in the process. 2 Quote
Super User Tuckahoe Joe Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 My girlfriends thing is that as long as the bills are paid, she doesn't care what I spend on fishing stuff. I still try not to go overboard though. I usually just buy a lure or 2 here and there. I dropped 150 bucks at BPS today though and now Im pretty well set for spring. Shouldn't have to buy anything else for a while. Sorry to hear your in the doghouse. Quote
Shewillbemine Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 LOL I didn't spend that much recently but I know what you mean. I've made it a point to come home extra early these past few weeks to ensure I get the Tackle Warehouse box first. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 I am so glad my wife almost never gets home from work and the Gyn until after 7PM. Plenty of time usually for the UPS man to deliver and me to stash my latest purchases. Does she go to the gyn often? Sorry I had to. Didn't spend but $250 with the bait monkey this year. The boat monkey has been knocking on my door tempting me... Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 4, 2013 Global Moderator Posted January 4, 2013 She doesn't ask what I spend my money on, I don't ask what she spends her money on. As long as I have the money for the bills I pay and she has the money for the bills she pays that's all we're really worried about. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 With the new payroll tax increase I will be cutting back on my tackle purchases this year. I think lots of guys and gals will be cutting back on their tackle purchases this year after they receive their first 2013 paycheck and note less income. The only thing left on my bucket list is a G. Loomis 822 drop shot rod which I may or may not get for my birthday. Otherwise, it is cut back the fishing tackle purchases and use what I have. Happy New Year!!!! Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 I am retired, and when I tell my wife I'm buying an expensive rod or reel, she says, go ahead, you've worked hard, you deserve it. God bless that woman. Hootie 2 Quote
BassnChris Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Didn't spend but $250 with the bait monkey this year. The boat monkey has been knocking on my door tempting me... HOLY COW! THERE ARE 2 MONKEYS? That explains why the little guy looks puzzled when I tell him, "but you just told me to buy the new reel?" , after he tells me to buy the new fishfinder! They're twins! And all this time I thought it was the same monkey. Huh. Holy Cow! 1 Quote
jhoffman Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Mine would be LIVID if that much tackle showed up at one time. I keep my boat at my parents house because I dont have anywhere to charge my batteries at home. I have my stuff delivered there but its never to the tune of $1000. YOOOOOOOOOW I hope you have the money to pay that off soon or you probably paid in reality at least $1200 so any savings will be toast. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 4, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks guys, wife just paid the first bill online. I am careful to always pay off full amounts if I can Quote
B@ssCrzy Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I don't keep any secrets from my wife and she does not keep any from me. We talk about what to spend our money on and what not to. With that being said she is more than willing to help me feed my fishing habit. Happened to get a new Shimano Compre and Powell Diesel this past month with the TW sale that was too much to resist. The best part is that I can share my love of fishing with her b/c I am not trying to hide anything. There are times when we decide not to buy any fishing stuff, but for the most part she is very gracious in that department. She is a great partner and friend. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 My fiancee is pretty cool about stuff. We take the approach of if we can pay our bills that we are each responsible for and keep food on the table then we are good. Luckily she doesn't spend much but when she does all i can do is encourage her to do it because she doesn't like to spend money on herself. She gets her hair done every month or two which runs over $100 and doesn't last as long as a new piece of gear so i figure we are good I also let her claim our son on the tax return since we are not married yet and the dependent care expenses so she gets a little extra and i get the peace of mind knowing i didn't tick her off in the process. The one thing i do ask for is the 1k match work gives her for the dependent care FSA since i pay for the day care and i feel like i deserve the free money part lol Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 HOLY COW! THERE ARE 2 MONKEYS?That explains why the little guy looks puzzled when I tell him, "but you just told me to buy the new reel?" , after he tells me to buy the new fishfinder! They're twins! And all this time I thought it was the same monkey. Huh. Holy Cow! Last year was side imaging, the year before was iPilot, this year a new rig possibly? Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 4, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2013 Hahaha. Video was great. First,of all to clear some stuff up. The wife and I don't liemor keep secrets withers. I normally but what I want and tell her later. She knew that I bought stuff from TW but I didn't tell her that I put it on my credit card and I wasn't ever clear on Exactly how much I spent. ..I know I know.. It's on me. So...I'm taking her shopping tonight. Quote
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