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Old 25th Apr 2011, 10:06
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Blazing row with the wife this morning.....

....one cancelled aircraft later and I'm at ikea buying kitchen cabinets despite CAVOK being reported almost everywhere. Extremely miffed!
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 10:49
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From the IKEA dictionary:

CAVOK = Cancel Aircraft, View Our Kitchens

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Old 25th Apr 2011, 10:52
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Umm, been there got the T-shirt etc. You have my sympathy
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 11:21
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Mmmm.

I could, if I was inventive, cook dinner on the engine of my aircraft - but I don't think that it would ever be possible to fly my kitchen, however hard I tried.

Perhaps try putting that argument to Mrs. Pp and see if that helps??
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 11:25
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So you've patched things up enough to cancel the aircraft you were contemplating throwing her out of?
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 11:25
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You need a new wife, mate.
Or some balls to stand up to her.
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 11:32
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As I tell my friends - divorce is expensive, very expensive, because it is so worthwhile and ultimately so financially rewarding.........
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 11:59
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It's all about compromise.

Only the other day, I wanted to watch the Grand Prix whereas Mrs C wanted to watch a DVD.

So we watched a DVD.
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 14:16
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^^^^ And you recorded the GP?

Really, the OP must be sadly lacking in PR and negotiating skills

I'd have put it to PP-ess , that the home furnishing store is open until~ 10 PM, whereas the weather is somewhat unpredictable and seldom aligns with the window of opportunity.......

" If we go flying when it's light and suitable, dear, I'll be much more amenable to traipsing around an airless shed and may even be less grudging about parting with the amount of dosh you consider to be necessary"


Or, just TELL her you're going to indulge yourself first.
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 14:23
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divorce is expensive, very expensive, because it is so worthwhile and ultimately so financially rewarding.........
Indeed; the other form is

Why is divorce so expensive?

Because it is worth it!

Best thing I ever did.
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 14:28
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Not wanting to discuss the merits/worth/cost of divorce, because no two divorces are the same. But any person, and especially a partner, who wanted to divert me from a planned and announced day of flying would have to offer more than IKEA shopping as an alternative.

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Old 25th Apr 2011, 14:44
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So in this tale can be found a reason to buy a plane. Either before wife, then it's already there, and not an issue, or with wife's blessing, so you can willingly give up a booking, 'cause you can fly any time!
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 14:46
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Hopefully you have stopped at Ikea whilst en route to the airport? They sell nice throws & pillows & things that could be used to "decorate" the aircraft interior....
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 15:47
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My partner understands the word 'no', just as I understand it when she says it.
We get along very well.

Also, the secret is to not marry them. I show my commitment with enough 'yesses' and don't need a contract to enforce my relationship or ruin me should it go bad.
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 16:22
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Relationships do indeed involve compromise but it helps hugely if you can dig out a partner who has her own interests so she doesn't resent you having fun on your own.

Internet dating should make this far easier than it would have been years ago.

Sadly, however, even these days, too many women marry for "domestic security" (or to escape doing menial jobs) and they don't like the bloke having a life. And most men are terribly inept at spotting these types.
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 17:23
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My partner understands the word 'no', just as I understand it when she says it...
Is that as in "No, no, no.....oh god, oh god, yes, yes, yes, Yessss......aaahhh"?

Anyway, PompeyPaul, I hope you stopped at a suitable pub on the way home, then turned to the other half and said "Beer me, bitch - and you're driving home but not until I say so!"
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Thanks guys

Some of the responses made me lol
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 17:51
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And herself? Lolling too? Over you or over me or over whom?
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 18:00
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Compromise means agreeing to do what SHE wants!
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Old 25th Apr 2011, 19:32
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Jan Olieslagers,

It would be worth telling us her offering to refrain from your favorite activities. A mate of mine reject the obvious offer from his wife to join us down the pub.

Maybe a negotiation workshop would be use to some of us. BEagle has a point.
IO540 don't forget that ladies today have options.

PompeyPaul, hope you fly soon.

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