Am i pushing my luck now?

No Way lowlow

My wife does not drive and therefore has no vehicle of her own. But, I would never trade anything of hers without discussing it very thoroughly. Repeatedly. From the answers you got, many male members have lived through similar sneaky things as you discuss. Just because they lived through it and are able to write about it does not mean you will! If you plan on living with your wife and not the dogs, tread lightly my friend! Talk this over! If you really must get rid of that POS car of hers hire a hitman to steal it, burn it, or drive it off a cliff! Then be a good guy and buy the wagon for her.

 

The "caprice HGW" thing is purely a european term. A search turned up nothing in english.

As far as calling a t-top a targa ... that cant be blamed on the automobile manufactuers.... its something slick used car salesmen came up with .... you know "Sell the sizzle if you cant sell the steak!"

 

mg:if you do this with out any input from her you will not only be getting rid of something that she loves but you run the risk of diminishing her trust in you. You sound like you have such a wonderful relationship with each other, we have all seen it here. This worries me for you. I actually have knots in my stomach.

I wonder if your not telling her, is not because she'll be happy but because she'll be angry and once it's gone, it's gone and there'll be nothing she can do.

Would discussing it be so bad?

When I faced with a dilemma I turn it around and look at it from the other side. As SF mentioned, if she disliked your car and secertly traded and surprised you with a different car with a big bow on top how would you feel?

You asked.

 

Yes my friend....RIP! Your intentions may be valor, BUT.......... think about this real hard. You can't go back once it's done. Suprise her with the car, and I mean SUPRISE as in...look what I have for you as a gift( with out taking anything away). I've done alot of spur of the moment things, but never when it walks the fine line of....... getting rid of my honeys car with out her knowing, bills, expences, DOG FOOD.....think hard about your decition, your only gona get one chance and sometimes there is no "sorry'



....I'm guessing the car is hers, but registered in your name???...how else could you trade "her car"?? Sheeze, I'd be dead....odly enouph 1 of my wagons is in her name and one of her rides is in my name.....only difference is, we would talk about "getting rid/trading".........

 

Lowlow, I think I have a plan for you...

Put some lutefisk (I hope that's the right word) under the seat in her Volvo. Soon she'll be asking you to get rid of it...
(Swedish son-in -law)

 

HAHA!! I am sorry to tell you, but "lutfisk" is kind of a nice fish that you do in the oven.. What you are hinting at is "surströmming"

Surströmming (pronounced [sʉ̌ːʂtrœmːɪŋ], Swedish "soured (Baltic) herring") is a northern Swedish dish consisting of fermented Baltic herring. Surströmming is sold in cans, which often bulge during shipping and storage, due to the continued fermentation. When opened, the contents release a strong and sometimes overwhelming odor, which explains why the dish is often eaten outdoors. A Japanese study has shown that the smell of a newly opened can of surströmming is the most putrid smell of food in the world, beating similar fermented fish dishes such as the Korean Hongeohoe or Japanese Kusaya

This is a terrible thing, that people actually eat.. ( NOT ME!) I dont drink sour milk either..

 

She read this thread yesterday.....................


I am still alive, and the Buick is still in the driveway

She just had a couple of laughs when she read your posts, and no more than that.

Did i mention that she read it while i was giving her a footbath in the couch? You know, that one hour massage, wash and softening oils and creams..

 

Man, I used to work with a bunch of Danish guys at a Euro car repair place. I ran the parts section and also would deal with special projects. One of which was making sure to buy the Danish equivelent of that slop.

In 5 gallon buckets.

4 guys could go thru 2 of those in about a week!

Ever try to work under the hood of a car with several someones breathing over your shoulder that had been eating that nasty stuff?!?



...and the 5 gallon buckets would seriously bulge!!!

 

Surstromming

OK that was it, not lutefisk.

My son-in-law referred to it as "rotten herring". He won't eat it either. Is it true that it's against the law to open it indoors, or is he just teasing me?

Most of the references to lutefisk I have seen online made me tend to believe it was almost as bad...

 

OOH I'm glad to hear you are still alive and still friends. She had a few laughs cause her baby is safe and sound...but I see you groveling at her feet.
Awesome Mrs.LowLow

 

Just read this thread and lowlow you are a smart man, If momma ain't happy, nobodies happy!

 

Nice to read your still alive.....I still wonder if we would be reading this if.....

Yup, very true, no foot masages here, but if my honey gets home before it's dark, rain of not I just mite put her winter tires on.

 

Thats correct.. They put the fish in barrels, with salted water, and leave it for a year to rot.. Discusting! And yes, in most of sweden you cant open it indoors without being thrown out if in a apartment building..

Lutfisk on the other hand is some white fish that are soaked in soda (caustic) for a couple of days, and then baked in the oven.. Its discusting too, but at least its not rotten...

As for the Caprice, i decided to get some work done on the Chevy-shop van, and maybe put a drivetrain back in the Nash instead.. I got a little carried away, i think, so thanks to you guys, and gals for your advices..
(Have i mentioned that i am diagnosed, and under medication for ADD?):2_thumbs_up_-_anima

 

Well, 2lo, my friend.....if you sell her wagon without her knowledge......ADD will stand for...A Dead Duck.

 

I think i'll stay outa this....dont wanna be held responsible